Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. (23:01) Steve Kueny grew a giant pumpkin, hollowed it out, got inside, and paddled it for over 39 miles down a. A very special Thank You to Shelly Finkel. We wished him happy birthday and gave him one of our band t-shirts as a gift. James Koplik lives in Palm Beach Gardens, FL; previous cities include Nazareth PA, Montclair NJ and Stamford CT. The price of admission was $10 and word spread fast of this event, as approximately 150, 000 tickets were sold. Goosemas 2023 at Mohegan! CT native here, my local rock station had Jimmy Koplik on (the President of LiveNation for this region) for questions. Koplik nor Chevrolet would. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik will always remember today as the day John Lennon was killed. Joining Jimmy were Howard Saffan from the Harford Healthcare Amphitheater, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, and Tom Russell, a co-founder and partner of Founders Entertainment to answer all your. They are. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. The documentary seeks to fill this void by featuring never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with promoters, band members, attendees, and historians. Not to forget what that endless crowd did, those rivers of people, did to Watkins Glen village, which only had about 2,700 residents according to a 1970 census (today it doesn’t have over 2,000 residents). Concert promoters Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik of New York City had announced the lineup on April 30, saying they expected about 75,000 people. 3 million from $1. Jimmy Koplik points to multiple landmark concerts he’s promoted over 53 years in the live music biz. One of the most common complications of measles is a bacterial ear infection. Jim Koplik" Jim Koplik" is an United States concert promoter who has Record producer shows by The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, REO Speedwagon, Madonna ( entertainer ), Billy Joel and Elton John, among others A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through " Jim Koplik Presents ", his Wallingford, Connecticut. There were some lingering questions about Sound on Sound (there may have been a pre-sale code that slipped out!) and Jimmy was a little surprised when a caller seemed to have the scoop on Boygenius coming to the state. Along the way, he built personal and professional relationships with managers and promoters, including Rick Franks, Jimmy Koplik, Andy Hewitt, Jay Marciano and Jimmy Nederlander, among others. Koplik, said he got to know Meat Loaf when they both lived in Stamford, and described the artist’s on-stage persona as gigantic. (27:22) NFL Agent Joe Linta had all the big events from last night’s NFL Draft, which had more than a few technical difficulties. AJ will basically be a Girl Scout today. After a successful Grateful Dead/Allman Brothers Band collaboration at Dillon Stadium on 7/16/72, (produced by Koplik and Finkel) the organizational wheels for Watkins Glen were set in motion. News 12 (Video) Made In Connecticut: Legendary concert promoter Jimmy Koplik. Koplik said the Meadows will respond to such breaches in. 1960s - present. 6,725 likes · 170 talking about this. (25:21) Jay and Ila came in studio to make a big announcement about the Milford Oyster Festival this summer. 9:00. Jim Koplik, who knows as much about the live music business as anyone on the planet, is the laid-back purveyor of cool. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik admitted he works every day to bring Paul McCartney to Connecticut. Along with Alanis Morissette, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Trey Anastasio and so many other emerging and classic artists – this year’s festival will be awesome," said Jim Koplik, President Live Nation CT and Upstate NY. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on to answer the Tribe’s questions about concerts, and which might be coming to Connecticut in the near future. ” As the briefing ended, Hartford HealthCare donated $10,000 to Jimmy Koplik’s Coat Drive to benefit those less fortunate in Bridgeport. 500 Broad Street. WALLINGFORD >> The owner of the Oakdale Theater is abandoning efforts to get the state to pay a portion of the cost of soundproofing part of the venue used for smaller events. Recover your passwordLive Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to discuss Ozzy Osbourne's announcement, that he'll be canceling his 2023 concert dates and officially retiring from touring. , said it was "a great summer" because his company had a total of 11 stadium shows, at. He's a legendary concert promoter and longtime Connecticut resident. Promoters Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik assembled three powerhouse bands at the time "The Grateful Dead, The Band and The Allman Brothers" to perform on Saturday July 28th. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. How can I reach James H Koplik by phone? You can call James H Koplik’s mobile phone at (407) 338-0425 or reach James on his landline phone at (203) 322-8917 . Jimmy booked the band for a total of 19 different shows, and explained the truth behind the infamous brown M&M’s tour rider request. A true gentleman and mensch of the old-school, he was an exceptional father to Andie (Jimmy) Koplik, Larry (Robin) Wolfson, cherished grandfather of Kimberly, Kacey, Emily and Jeremy. We sold 150,000. The promoter Jim Koplik introduced us to the crowd. Get tickets for Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Lounge Jason Mraz - Not An Event Ticket at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater on FRI Jul 5, 2024 at 7:30 PMRESULTS AND OUTLOOK REFLECT STRONG GLOBAL DEMAND FOR LIVE EXPERIENCES 2022 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW (reported FX, vs 2019): Record Results Reflect Incredible Fan Demand • Revenue Up 44% to $16. The event was kept top secret by promoter Jimmy Koplik (he told his friends it was a dance party for his 40th birthday), the club’s owners Mike Spoerndle and Brian Phelps and a few other insiders. [1] [ page needed ] At that show the Grateful Dead were joined on-stage by Dickey Betts , Berry Oakley , and Jai Johanny Johanson , members of the Allman Brothers Band . Jim Koplik. “We believe that it is so important to get to the youth of Connecticut, and Jimmy has absolutely created — Jimmy and his son, Jeremy Koplik — have created a 25-concert schedule that should interest 18- to 35-year-olds. Joining Jimmy were Howard Saffan from the Harford Healthcare Amphitheater, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, and Tom Russell, a co-founder and partner of Founders Entertainment to answer all your questions. Plus, the Tribe had some questions for him about concerts being rescheduled or canceled. Over the past three decades, nobody has played outdoors in Connecticut more than Matthews. Jim Koplik Presents Archive. . (He has since moved his operations to Montclair, N. We were partners for over 25x years and. Best friend and beloved wife of Jimmy for an incredible loving and fun-filled 46 years, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 27th in Stamford, CT at the age of 67. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through Jim Koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut-based company. history — the Watkins Glen festival that drew 600,000 in 1973. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ for his last visit of 2022, so he organized a list of the Top 5 fastest-selling concerts of 2022. Jimmy Koplik saw # RodneyDangerfield ‘s junk and tells us how and what he thought. (12:53) Dumb Ass News – Chaz and AJ welcomed a guest, Lisa Wexler in studio to talk about a man that was attempting to sell human remains through Facebook. Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Koplik and others you may know. It was the Summer of 1973, the ‘Hippie movement’ of the 1960’s still existed, but only in isolated pockets, tucked way in the dusty cobwebbed corners of the counterculture. The crowd was electric and enthusiastically greeted us. Jake Strom in studio. Koplik, along with his business partner, Shelly Finkel, were the promoters. “These guys do what they say they’re gonna do,” insisted Kristen Okesson, general manager at Connoisseur Media, which. Promoters Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik assembled three powerhouse bands at the time "The Grateful Dead, The Band and The Allman Brothers" to perform on Saturday July 28th. Plus, the Tribe called in questions for Jimmy about the Outlaw Music Festival, Imagine Dragons, and Phish. Jimmy Koplik looked out into a crowd at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford and recalled the most amazing rock show he ever had a hand in, on the night of Aug. at St. Highlights from another awesome show. Measles may lead to irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the airways (croup). His story is the thing that dreams are made of. To receive our health news text alerts / text StartHere to 85209Little did the Connecticut-area promoter team of Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik realize that they, along with promoter Bill Graham, would end up throwing one of the largest music events in human. Neither Koplik nor co-producer Shelly Finkel had heard about Mitchel’s and Bonnie’s disappearance until contacted by. On Friday, in partnership with the self-described “concert kid” who’s now governor, Koplik took a crack. Still, it would take the median employee 808 years to earn Mr. The Stones had been holed up upstate in Washington rehearsing for their upcoming Steel Wheels tour and wanted to play for a small live. Jim Koplik Presents Archive. Jimmy Koplik, Live Nation’s regional president, said Tuesday the festival deal came about in part because Live Nation owns part of Founders and executives with the latter reside in Fairfield County. The Summer Jam festival at Watkins Glen was organised by Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik, two young promoters who had recently cut their teeth setting up and promoting a concert for The Grateful Dead, during which members of The Allman brothers joined the likes of Jerry Garcia for an impromptu, extended jam. Billy Strings is on tour now. [page needed] At that show the Grateful Dead were joined on-stage by Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, and Jai Johanny Johanson, members of the Allman Brothers Band. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced for the year, including Carrie Underwood and The Killers. A dream triple bill on this day in 1991 and it only cost $18. 243 23 Comments Like Comment Share Copy;James Koplik is 73 years old and was born on 08/11/1949. Ticketmaster Concert Info . Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. On Friday, in partnership with the self-described “concert kid” who’s now governor, Koplik took a crack. Live Nation Regional President Jim Koplik, left, speaks during the Harbor Yard Amphitheater announcement on McLevy Green in Bridgeport, Conn. com. Jim Koplik, who operates the amphitheater, said 10. The last Beatles song and what’s Jimmy’s dream double bill? 8:40. Jim Koplik, President of Live Nation CT “Although I am disappointed that we cannot provide concert fans a 2020 season, I am excited that our 2021 will be a full summer season with great showsDamage at Sunday night’s Rage Against the Machine concert at the Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford was put at as much as $40,000 on Monday. We were partners for over 25x years and. (18:14) Comedian Jim Florentine illustrates the many details from the Will Smith incident at the Oscars, that he thinks proves it was a staged event. Legendary promoter Jim Koplik has had a front-row seat to it all, opening the venue first as The Meadows and overseeing its promotion from Day 1 and to its eventual sale to Live Nation. Find Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. Mickelson was in college at Ohio State and had friends working with Jimmy Koplik, another veteran promoter, when Koplik was an OSU student booking shows in Columbus. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Jimmy also had an encounter recently with Paul, at a distance, but did not talk to him. The Connecticut bottle bill is changing. Singer Michael Bolton of Westport and legendary concert promoter Jim Koplik of Stamford are co-hosting a Democratic fundraiser in Bridgeport with Gov. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through jim koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut-based company. Will any of them be coming to Connecticut? Jimmy Koplik on CT Concerts | Jimmy Koplik is on with Chaz and AJ - the Tribe called in about bands like Pearl Jam, Neil Young and AC/DC. May 31, 2023. Groups like the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, and The Band were still playing to crowds that held tightly to the ideals. Every artist scheduled to perform will be announced live on Chaz and AJ, Tuesday, February 14th. "Despite the hardballs Mother Nature threw at us — we persevered and delivered an experience that many will remember for years to come," said Jimmy Koplik, President of Live Nation CT, who also. James is related to Emily F Koplik and Jeremy Sam Koplik. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was in studio with Chaz and AJ to announce the full lineup for 2023's Sound on Sound Music Festival in Bridgeport. Jimmy also addressed a story that was initiated by a caller about Meat Loaf, who left a show in such a rage that everyone was afraid of him. View the tour dates and get your tickets to an unforgettable live concert experience. has been transformed into Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, a concert venue equipped a new roof, dugout bars and the Jim Koplik Club. Jimmy Koplik is on Facebook. (5:45 PM show, 4:15 PM preshow) This is in the comfort of Jimmy's personal club. Neither Mr. TV Shows. Koplik, 41, who along with his partner, Shelly Finkel, has been booking temperamental rock ’n’ rollers in Connecticut venues for the past 19 years, gleefully tells this story in his tiny New York office overlooking 42nd Street. After college, he continued promoting shows through his company Jim Koplik Presents in Ohio, but soon relocated to New England after realizing the concert market in Connecticut was. Jim Koplik Presents produces 150 concerts a year, many for the Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, the Xfinity Theatre and for the. ”. We sold 150,000. He said Phish was scheduled to do a couple shows at Mohegan Sun this summer, and had more shows at the Garden booked, but they changed their tour itinerary within the past few weeks. Just heard from Jimmy Koplik of Live Nation on a local radio station that John will be headlining one night of the Sound on Sound festival in Bridgeport this September!. Sound on Sound Music Festival. "We had an array of drugs," Koplik admitted. 12, 1989. Jimmy Koplik has a surprise for the person who donates the most amount of money to the AJ in a Box. After the event, the media reported there were 50 people arrested, 4 died on the roads and one baby was born. . J. It represents the beginning of a succession plan as veteran concert promoter Jim Koplik trains his son Jeremy to one day take over the business. 8:30. 10,868 likes · 228 talking about this. His story is the thing that dreams are made of. Live Nation Regional President Jim Koplik, left, speaks during the Harbor Yard Amphitheater announcement on McLevy Green in Bridgeport, Conn. Jimmy Koplik _____ From: Ellie Ovsenik. com. The Summer Jam was to feature the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers. This group is fan-based and was created to bring people together who attend concerts at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, share concert experiences, post about upcoming tours and music. (203) 882-9757 6:40. S. J. Live Nation doesn’t disclose exact figures for ticket sales, but Koplik said the Amp sold more than 750,000 tickets over the first four seasons -- an average of 8,600 per show -- and hopes to. Koplik nor Chevrolet would. Help came in the form of Bill Graham, Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel. Rod Stewart and Cheap Trick are coming to the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in. Jun 22, 2024 - Jun 23, 2024. 31. Event by Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. Palace and WPLR 99. "The '70s, I think . Jim Koplik is an American concert promoter who has produced shows by The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, REO Speedwagon, Madonna, Billy Joel and Elton John, among others. (0:00) Dumb Ass News – A woman in New Jersey has gone viral for her eyewitness account of a tornado. Conroe, TX. Connecticut General AssemblyPODCAST – Thursday, August 17: Dumb Ass News; AI Satan; Jimmy Koplik. After a successful Grateful Dead/Allman Brothers Band collaboration at Dillon Stadium on 7/16/72, (produced by Koplik and Finkel) the organizational wheels for Watkins Glen were set in motion. Mickelson was in college at Ohio State and had friends working with Jimmy Koplik, another veteran promoter, when Koplik was an OSU student booking shows in Columbus. This year’s Hall of Honor class is appropriately influential, with careers that have shaped the venue business in recent decades and whose contributions will surely impact generations. (0:00) Jimmy Koplik answers your concert questions. (0:00) Chaz and AJ spent money to bring AI Satan to the Tribe. (0:00) The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the largest in the state. Jim Koplik & Shelley Finkel cofounded Cable Music and started promoting concerts at the Palace. The Tribe calls in to help. (0:00)<br><br>Dumb Ass News - A woman in New Jersey has gone viral for her eyewitness account of a tornado. Saffan and his partner in the venture, veteran concert promoter Jim Koplik of Live Nation, were on hand at the amphitheater with other officials Tuesday to celebrate another milestone in their. Will any of them be coming to Connecticut? Jimmy Koplik on CT Concerts | Jimmy Koplik is on with Chaz and AJ - the Tribe called in about bands like Pearl Jam, Neil Young and AC/DC. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on live, to break news to the Tribe and Chaz and AJ before the rest of the world heard it. Years active. This page has all available parking lot listings for the Jimmy Koplik parking. Roll Lounge. Their fathers played gin rummy together as part of a larger group on Friday nights and knew their sons were trying to figure out what to do with their lives. God bless Jim Koplik. In October, Live Nation regional president Jimmy Koplik told Hearst Connecticut Media that the venue had already confirmed 15 shows for the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater's 2022 season. Didn't listen, but nice find!. § 42-110a et seq. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Lounge: Pixies And Modest Mouse buy. To learn more about the documentary and to help make the project come to life, click HERE. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. The morning after: Shelly Finkel, left, and Jimmy Koplik exchange pleasantries with fans in the aftermath of Summer Jam ‘73 at Watkins Glen. “He was the best security man I’ve ever come across,” says Jimmy Koplik, president of Clear Channel Entertainment, Connecticut, who maintained a professional and personal relationship with. Three to five days after symptoms begin, a rash breaks out. Learn more about COVID-19 from the experts at Hartford HealthCare Do you have questions about COVID-19 or the vaccines? Concerns about variants or information you may have heard?6:00. Facebook gives people the power to share. CEO Jeff Warshaw on the phone. Find details for Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT, including venue info and seating charts. Jimmy revealed how they chose which shows to offer, and which ones have been selling quickly after just one day. Koplik and Saffon also want to bring an additional large-scale music festival to Seaside Park the same month, not as a replacement for the Gathering of the. The show’s ending witnessed a renowned musician joining the Dead onstage for a mega-jam. Developer Howard Saffan and concert promoter Jim Koplik of Live Nation recently said they need Gov. Filmmakers have already conducted a number of interviews with the likes of ABB drummer Jaimoe, guitarist Derek Trucks, author Alan Paul, co-promoters Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel as well as the. 9:00. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media Koplik offered a candid, behind the scenes account of some of his most memorable stories with legendary bands. 500 batteries. He was on “Chaz and AJ” this morning to discuss how the Watkins Glen Summer Jam turned out to be his own personal disaster. Jim Koplik, the president of Metropolitan Entertainment, a large concert-promoting concern in Montclair, N. Jimmy Koplik is on with Chaz and AJ - the Tribe called in about bands like Pearl Jam, Neil Young and AC/DC. 1960s - present. The podcast’s tagline is “For The Committed And The Curious,” as episodes will invite new fans to explore the band’s. Before the band Caamp performed, promoter Jimmy Koplik told the crowd to move their lawn chairs because too many people brought them and they took up a lot of space. AJ goes in the Box and the hell ride begins. Plus, some shows for the summer have still not been canceled or rescheduled, so what does that mean for people who bought tickets?Best Jimmy Koplik Interviews on Podcasts or Audio about Jimmy. The Top Ten shows to binge with Comedian Ayesheh Mae. (CelebrityAccess) — Jimmy Koplik, the legendary New England concert promoter and President of Live Nation Connecticut-Upstate New York will be featured on. wow. Join Facebook to connect with Jim Koplik and others you may know. m. His story is the thing that dreams are made of. LOUISIANA. comedy music leisure. "The Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater promises to be one of the premier boutique amphitheaters in the country. See Photos. Jim Koplik is a legendary concert promoter, and a household name in CT. They were later briefly joined by Jim Koplik, Live Nation’s regional president. Event starts on Wednesday, 6 September 2023 and happening at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, Bridgeport, CT. Thursday, February 28: Pam's Officially Leaving Us And Jimmy. J. 10,868 likes · 228 talking about this. A few shows that stand out include The Eagles, Heart and Little River Band before 70,000 at the Yale Bowl in 1980, and “Last Play at Shea” in 2008, featuring Billy Joel, Garth Brooks, John Mayer, John Mellencamp, Paul McCartney and others. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was in studio with Chaz and AJ to announce the full lineup for 2023's Sound on Sound Music Festival in Bridgeport. Jimmy. "Jimmy Koplik Chairman Northeast LiveNation: The flip side of the. Add-Ons Available. Next Big Red trailblazer in Big Ten. This lines up. 4. Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik, the two promoters of Summer Jam, had been producing rock concerts in Connecticut and had established a regular audience. "The '70s acts didn't work, except for the Eagles and Kiss," said Jim Koplik of Metropolitan Entertainment, one of the Northeast's top concert promoters. Will any of them be coming to Connecticut?Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about the 49th anniversary of Summer Jam at Watkins Glen. PODCAST – Thursday, November 10: Senator Richard Blumenthal; 5 Year Old Has Birthday At Hooters; Jimmy Koplik Dana from WFSB called in with an important donation for AJ in a Box, so we could send him up in the bucket truck immediately. Andrea Koplik Koplik--Andrea Wolfson Best friend and beloved wife of Jimmy for an incredible loving and fun-filled 46 years, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 27th in Stamford, CT at. Sound On Sound. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. 1 will feature the inimitable Connecticut Concert King Jimmy Koplik and WPLR’s Mike Lapitino, sharing fascinating backstage stories about the Rock legends who played. . Mayor Joe Ganim is joined by other city officials and developers for groundbreaking. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Lounge: The Temptations & the Four Tops. . on Thursday, August 10, 2017. In mid-October Mayor Joe Ganim’s administration and the City Council approved a 10-year contract with the group. Colt Park Hartford, in the summer of 1976, was they destination to see bands. Out they came, those rock ‘n’ roll immortals, standing so close to us: Jagger, Richards. Still, it would take the median employee 808 years to earn Mr. It’s ok to criticize the new classes and tell us that rap doesn’t belong with rock – discourse is good! What’s not ok are the racist tirades that filled our. Plus, the anniversary of the Eagles playing the Yale Bowl was this week, so Jimmy shared some stories from the very hot day, and getting Joe Walsh onto the stage on time. Share this story Jim Koplik Presents Archive. are over. July 12, 2018. What's on TV & Streaming Top 250 TV Shows Most Popular TV Shows Browse TV Shows by Genre TV News. A legendary concert promoter, Jim is responsible for thousands of shows that include legends such as The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Paul McCartney, and Frank Sinatra to name a few. July 12, 2018. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through Jim Koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut -based. Jimmy explains how the size was very. That show was a success, but what if it could be done bigger? That's how 1973's Summer. Bridgeport Art Trail Story Telling Exchange. We had brought a bunch of t-shirts to the gig with us like we usually did at the time. . "The '70s acts didn't work, except for the Eagles and Kiss," said Jim Koplik of Metropolitan Entertainment, one of the Northeast's top concert promoters. View the profiles of people named Jimmy Koplik. to 2:30 p. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about Keanu Reeves coming to Toad’s Place with his band, Dogstar. Koplik was on Chaz and AJ this morning telling the story of how in the late seventies he was losing “hundreds of thousands of dollars on shows”. Roll Lounge. Three to five days after symptoms begin, a rash breaks out. A peek at the executive compensation package for Live Nation/Ticketmaster CEO Michael Rapino. “Dave is unquestionably the number one live performer in the history of Connecticut. . Ears are still ringing from the rant that Chaz and AJ went on, after hearing about a Starbucks in Branford decided to unionize their workforce. 7 Billion • Operating Income Up 125% to $732 Million• AOI Up 49% to Over $1. ) When you join the Friends of Jimmy Ticket Club you unlock exclusive access to tickets for some of the biggest shows that Live Nation brings to the Toyota Oakdale Theatre, Xfinity Theatre, the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheatre, Mohegan Sun Arena and more! Members also enjoy receiving complimentary tickets to select shows. # EyesBurning # Junk Live Nation concert God Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to share more tales from backstage. In July, Saffan and Live Nation executive Jim Koplik joined city officials at the groundbreaking for a $15 million warm-weather amphitheater whose boutique tensile roof more than 100 feet high will. Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. 9:20. Ticketmaster Premier Parking: Pixies And Modest Mouse buy. , is a step closer to having an amphitheatre for outdoor concerts with the city council's approval of a plan put forward by Live Nation’s Jim Koplik and developer Howard Saffan to convert the now-unoccupied Ballpark at Harbor Yard into a. Chaz and AJ invited Jimmy Koplik on this morning to break the news a little earlier than usual, the first show coming to the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport. Koplik, 41, who along with his partner, Shelly Finkel, has been booking temperamental rock ’n’ rollers in Connecticut venues for the past 19 years, gleefully tells. Active. The unveiling of the Gunner Roofing AJ in a Box. A true gentleman and mensch of the old-school, he was an exceptional father to Andie (Jimmy) Koplik, Larry (Robin) Wolfson, cherished grandfather of Kimberly, Kacey, Emily and Jeremy. Jimmy Koplik was on with an update for shows and concerts coming to Connecticut in 2023. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Norman, Chaz & AJ, Drew, Steve and Stew, Rachel. Over the past 30 years, Koplik has been principally involved in building four amphitheaters in Hartford and Bridgeport, Connecticut, Darien Lake in upstate New York, plus one at a ski resort outside Scranton, Pennsylvania. They began preparations in February, built. 6:20. 8:40. We wished him happy birthday and gave him one of our band t-shirts as a gift. A legendary concert promoter, Jim is responsible for thousands of shows that include legends such as The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Paul McCartney and Frank Sinatra to name a few. Per Koplik, the festival is partnering with Founders Entertainment, the same company who brings you the Governor’s Ball in New York City. . Brian Phelps is the owner of Toad’s Place, where he has worked since 1976. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. 2021 Jim Koplik, Live Nation Joe Spear, Populous Brenda Tinnen, T-Mobile Center . Jim Koplik, President of Live Nation CT “Although I am disappointed that we cannot provide concert fans a 2020 season, I am excited that our 2021 will be a full summer season with great shows Damage at Sunday night’s Rage Against the Machine concert at the Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford was put at as much as $40,000 on Monday. He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. Groups like the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, and The Band were still playing to crowds that held tightly to the ideals. (6:08)<br><br>DumbThe presale will begin at noon ET TODAY, Thursday 3. . Background details that you might want. Chip and I became friendly in 1971 when he promoted the Beach Boys at Carnegie Hall, and I promoted Columbus, Ohio the day before. Mickelson liked what he saw and decided to become a promoter. After Jimmy shared some memories of working with Lynyrd Skynyrd, callers asked Jimmy about a random concert they attended in Connecticut, and Jimmy. This day in Koplik concert history. Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel, promoters of Summer Jam, are working with world-class filmmakers to make an independent documentary about Summer Jam at Watkins Glen. "I believe [the amphitheater] now. Elite Health Services Team: Starting TODAY we'll be sharing photos on our FB page of EHS employees doing what they love to do when they're not working. On Friday, in partnership with the self-described “concert kid” who’s now governor. They began preparations in February, built. Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. Developer Howard Saffan, left, concert promoter Jim Koplik, center, and Mayor Joe Ganim gather for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Harbor Yard Amphitheater, in Bridgeport, Conn. “Jimmy was an extremely important part in our entire process over the years,” says Phelps. Ear infection. See her tonight! 6:40. PODCAST – Thursday, February 23: Starbucks Rant; Dumb Ass News; Jimmy Koplik. 1 of 5. AND FINALLY LEAVING JIM CROW. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. May 7, 2016 8 Jimmy Koplik looked out into a crowd at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford and recalled the most amazing rock show he ever had a hand in, on the night. Pichai’s pay. Lynyrd Skynyrd performed on September 7, 1974. Jim Koplik, president of Jim Koplik Presents, reportedly revealed during his "Jim Koplik Rock Concert Report" segment on the Hartford radio station WCCC earlier today that a formal announcement. (5:45 PM show, 4:15 PM preshow) This is in the comfort of Jimmy's personal club. Y. So was a promoter named John Drew, who was a partner with Don Law. 1 will feature the inimitable Connecticut Concert King Jimmy Koplik and WPLR’s Mike Lapitino, sharing fascinating backstage stories about the Rock legends who played. Continue Reading >>. Big As Texas Festival. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. We were partners for over 25x years and. When you join the Friends of Jimmy Ticket Club you unlock exclusive access to tickets for some of the biggest shows that Live Nation brings to the Toyota Oakdale Theatre, Xfinity Theatre, the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheatre, Mohegan Sun Arena and more! Members also enjoy receiving complimentary tickets to select shows. His father suggested forming a partnership with his card playing buddy’s son. m. I got a chance to meet *(Summer Jam promotor) Jimmy Koplik 10-12 years ago. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about Keanu Reeves coming to Toad's Place with his band, Dogstar. I can’t think of a better partner. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. Jimmy Koplik is on Facebook. He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. Live Nation President, Connecticut Jimmy Koplik: “Chip was kind, witty and smart. February 28, 2019 ·. There’s also the Jim Koplik Club named for “Mr. God bless Jim Koplik. (15:11)Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik shares his go-to Halloween candy, but more importantly gave insight on the potential for Sound on Sound returning in 2024, and what he said on the air last week to get in hot water with Bruce Springsteen. He would not put a number on the band’s Hartford gross, except to say that it would be. Jimmy Koplik looked out into a crowd at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford and. Jim Koplik, owner and operator of Jim Koplik Presents which produces and promotes live entertainment, talks about the change in names from Oakdale to Chevrolet Theatre at a press conference inside. Buy Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater tickets at Ticketmaster. Jim Koplik, who knows as much about the live music business as anyone on the planet, is the laid-back purveyor of cool. Comedian Ayeshah Mae in studio trying to find a new dog. Jimmy Koplik and Shelly Finkel’s Summer Jam at Watkins Glen To Be Featured In A Kickstarter Documentary. Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Tue, 6 Dec 2022 at 10:00 AM. “He was the best security man I’ve ever come across,” says Jimmy Koplik, president of Clear Channel Entertainment, Connecticut, who maintained a professional and personal relationship with. Flashback: Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. Share: Previous 2022 HALL OF HONOR: PEGGY DAIDAKIS. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. 67 people responded. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. Help came in the form of Bill Graham, Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel. Plus, some more hints about this year's Sound on Sound music festival, and the 21 artists that have already been. . It usually begins as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline and spread downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs, and feet. Vince Berry. It's August 25th On Today's Date in Jim Koplik Presents History: 1975 - The Beach Boys w/ Captain & Tenille - New Haven Coliseum, New Haven CT 1978 - Bruce Springsteen - New Haven Coliseum, New. The Jimmy Koplik Coat Drive raised over $100,000 to purchase coats for the homeless. Legendary promoter Jim Koplik has had a front-row seat to it all, opening the venue first as The Meadows and overseeing its promotion from Day 1 and to its. Public · Anyone on or off Facebook. Jimmy Koplik has a surprise for the person who donates the most amount of money to the AJ in a Box. Koplik is also part of the team bringing this year's Sound on Sound Music Festival. They were later briefly joined by Jim Koplik, Live Nation’s regional president. Jim Koplik, president of Live Nation CT, added, “We are very excited to bring shows this summer to Ives Concert Park as they celebrate 40 years of entertaining Western Connecticut- we look forward to a fun summer this season!” For more information, visit or the profiles of people named Jim Koplik. They were young and very focused on getting things going for their business in music. Jimmy Koplik of Live Nation discusses the reunion of a band that was a concert favorite in the 90’s. Subject: Re: Unbelievable. WPLR from last Thursday 3/9 click on that date to listen. No matter what your age, if you've seen a rock concert in Connecticut, chances are it happened because of Jimmy Koplik. Per Koplik, the festival is partnering with Founders Entertainment, the same company who brings you the Governor’s Ball in New York City.